MAELSTROM ZINE
I don't know what it is but I haven't been able to touch the first CD yet of this very limited, two disc package of "atmospheric droneology." It comes in a sleek DVD case (the rest of my collection is having size issues as of now) with lovely green artwork. It's a pleasure to look at and despite its size, works well. The first disc is filled with the actual studio recordings of this collaboration featuring Chet W. Scott (the mastermind behind Ruhr Hunter), Dan LaRochelle (Eremine Truth) and B.R.A.D. Mowen (Burning Witch). The trio have created something... something that unfortunately I'm unable to comment on. Here's why: I can't for the life of me stop listening to the second disc, which has one 33 minute live track. It's absolutely mind blowing. I've been slowly getting familiar with Scott's work, the always natural sounding atmospheres he creates are extremely wonderful for my nightly adventures. So I had some idea what to expect, but thanks to the elements the other musicians bring in (guest artists on the live track are credited as Andrew and Arran Mcinnis) the music takes on many different forms. I cannot get enough of it. This is truly late night music for the wicked: heavy, rumbling brass instruments are slowly being built as foundations when suddenly THE angry, harsh voice pierces through the atmosphere, scaring the living daylights out of everyone in range, then it calms down again... but the voice will return and with it a more violent layer that rises and falls, slow and steady. For those who truly appreciate true despondent ambience with a violent edge that could kill, go find someone who has this very limited release and kill (mind you, I am a big guy) because this live track is one of the best things I have ever heard. It might be the hypnotizing drones talking here but... no, no I am fully awake and fully aware that this is a masterpiece. You might never hear this in your life, you may hear it tomorrow, but when you do it will change something, if only for 33 minutes. The harsh voice is calling... I'll have to get back to you on the first disc later. (10 out of 10... for the second disc alone)